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RELATIONSHIP TIPS FOR THE MARCH 23, 2016 LUNAR ELCIPSE IN LIBRA

There is no doubt about it; the Libra Lunar Eclipse of March 23, 2016 is all about relationships. Any relationship issues that have been simmering along since the lunar eclipse on September 27, 2015 suddenly appear again—front and center. Look back to that eclipse to understand the dynamics of the present eclipse.

The Libra/Aries axis targeted by the lunar eclipse brings out questions and problems around Me versus You–You versus Me.

In a way, this eclipse is a crossroads. Little irritating habits of your partner or best friend may suddenly loom large.

How could you have put up with them all this time?

How do you combine the need to compromise and the need to be true to yourself?

The lunar eclipse presents some key relationship dynamics. All lunar eclipses illuminate the dark side of a situation that needs to be pulled into the light and reworked. It is fitting that this lunar eclipse should fall immediately after the spring equinox, the beginning of the astrological year.

The spring equinox on March 21 occurs at zero degrees Aries. It further highlights the theme of me, (Aries) versus others (Libra) and other’s needs. The zero degree point of the cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn) is a dynamic action point. Whenever the zero point of a chart is targeted it sets off all of the forward moving aspects of the chart. A person’s life or situation simply cannot stay dormant and unmoving when the zero point is being activated.

The 4 degree Libra Lunar Eclipse is within orb of that zero point. It is also in close opposition to Mercury at 2 degrees Aries. Many of the issues raised by this lunar eclipse can be solved through truthful and compassionate conversation.

Chiron is conjunct the South Node in Pisces lending a healing and compassionate overlay to the lunar eclipse energy. The Sabian symbol for 4 degrees Libra is:

“A group of young people sit in spiritual communion around a campfire.”

The message of this eclipse is to compassionately resolve your differences through loving communication in a spirit of togetherness.